What is a Dementia Special Care Unit?
Dementia special care units are nursing homes, or units or wings of nursing homes, that have been structured to meet the needs of persons with dementia related disorders. They may provide a specially designed environment to reduce stress and confusion and offer safety and security, as well as having therapeutic activities and specially trained staff members. The level and types of care can vary greatly in special care units, though, because of Kansas’ very broad regulations for these units, so you will want to ask questions to identify the unit that best fits your needs. The Kansas Department on Aging does have a listing of all the Special Care Units in Kansas.
